Senior Living Resources!

This PDF document discusses our significant senior industry experience, especially that of Cathy Ellis our founder.

This very useful PDF document describes various options for senior living and senior care, based on specific needs.

Use this SCO checklist to assist in asking the right questions on a senior home tour.

Use this SCO checklist to assist in asking the right questions on a senior home tour.

A presentation by Oceanside Housing Programs Manager.

This Physician's Report will be required for entry into licensed Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. This is the California State blank LIC602A.PDF form.

The Physician's Order for Life Sustaining Treatment‐POLST‐ is a medical order that enables seriously ill patients to specify the type of medical treatment the patient wishes to receive at the end of life.

Council on Aging San Diego promotes the independence, health and dignity of older adults through compassion, education and advocacy.

Council on Aging Orange County promotes the independence, health and dignity of older adults through compassion, education and advocacy.

Alzheimer's Association provides programs and fund raising focused on Alzheimer's research, care and family support.

Supporting Alzheimer’s Care & Cure in San Diego County. Alzheimer's San Diego provides local families with free programs, services, support, information and resources, while advancing critical local research for a cure.

Dedicated to providing quality care and support services to residents of Orange County who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia, and also partnering with local researchers to populate clinical trials to help find a cure.

The Parkinson’s Association serves all San Diegans affected by Parkinson’s disease.

The San Diego County Long Term Care Ombudsman program advocates for residents in Long Term Care Facilities, such as nursing homes, as well as investigates abuse in other licensed facilities.

CA Department of Health Care Services operates the Assisted Living Waiver Program for Medi-Cal recipients

CCLD licenses and inspects various types of senior communities and homes.

Oceanside Chamber of Commerce website

Fallbrook-based Foundation for Senior Care provides senior activities and assistance in North San Diego County, especially focused on in communities of Fallbrook and Bonsall.

Knowledge center for linking seniors and those who serve them to resources in Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, and beyond so they may thrive. Phone:(844) 654-4636

The Meals on Wheels program is designed to specifically address food insecurity, declining health, and social isolation. Phone: (760) 736-9900

Collaborative of North County leaders work together to insure that current and emerging human needs are justly met for the greater good of our region.

Explains how Medi-Cal may be able to assist with Assisted Living costs through the Assisted Living Waiver Program.

ElderHelp offers an array of personalized services including a HOME SHARING program.

AAll Care
Mary Mahon, Community Relations
aallcaremary@cox.net
www.aallcare.com
Tel 760-471-7033, 619-297-9601

ComForCare
Scott Samuels
scottsamuels@nccomforcare.com
www.nccomforcare.com
Tel 760-724-7273
Vista

FirstLight Home Care
Pascal van den Berk
pvandenberk@FirstLightHomeCare.com
Carlsbad.FirstLightHomeCare.com
Tel 760-688-7607
Cel 858-997-5092

Family Matters In-Home Care
Andrew Frojelin
andrew@familymattershc.com
familymattershc.com
Tel 760-909-2007
Cel 408-355-8113

Home Helpers Home Care
John Crick, COO
jcrick45@gmail.com www.homehelpershomecare.com/northsd
Tel 858-822-8587
Cell 760-585-5199

Homewatch Caregivers serving Carlsbad, La Jolla, San Diego, Rancho Bernardo
Tanya Finnerty
tfinnerty@homewatchcaregivers.com
HomewatchCareGivers.com/Metro-San-Diego/Carlsbad
Tel 760-260-8700 Cell 760-207-0711

Qualicare North County San Diego
Steve Kidwell
skidwell@qualicare.com
http://www.qualicare.com/north-county-san-diego/
Tel 760-642-2119
Comprehensive nurse-managed in-home care services

Right at Home In Home Care and Assistance
San Marcos
kathytomacelli@rahnorthcounty.com
http://http://www.rahnorthcounty.com
Tel 760-752-2888
In-Home Care and Assistance

Salus Home Care
Sarah Ferrara, MSW
sferrara@salushomecare.com
http://salushomecare.com/san-diego
Office (858) 278-1335
Home care agency accredited by the Joint Commission

Access Care Senior Living
In-home care services
Marilou Delarosa
marilou@accesscareseniorliving.com
www.accesscareseniorsliving.com/
Tel 760-402-4674

George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Care Centers
Adult day care and support services for families
affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of
memory impairment diseases.
Lisa Tyburski
ltyburski@glenner.org
www.Glenner.org
Tel 619-543-4700
Cell 760-310-4787

Engage Life Care Management
Senior Case Management, care assessment and care management services.
Alesia Clark, Gerontologist
alesia@engagelifecare.com
www.engagelifecare.com
Tel 760-990-3001

101 Mobility
Provides access and mobility equipment, lifts and ramps, to help seniors remain in their home.

Kindra French
kfrench@101mobility.com
www.101mobility.com/sandiego
Tel 858-800-2820

Household Guardians
Home safety and security inspection, modifications and consultation for seniors.

Fritzi Gros-Daillon
fritzi@householdguardians.com
www.householdguardians.com
Tel 800-984-1186

San Diego Center for the Blind
Vision rehabilitation services that rebuild independence.

Loyd Davis, M.S.
ldavis@sdcb.org
www.sdcb.org
Tel 760-758-5956

California Telephone Access Program
Special phone programs especially for Deaf and Disabled.

Sandra Lambarri-Johnson
sjohnson@ddtp.org
www.californiaphones.org
Tel 800-995-6831 619-817-8042

Life Alert Pendants and Protection Systems

www.lifealert.com
Tel 800-360-0329

Southwest Lifeline
Emergency medical alert and call pendant services
Cindy Sawyer
Tel 760-936-3184 800-797-3694

Hospice of the North Coast
hospicenorthcoast.org
Tel 760-431-4100

Hospice of the South Coast
hospiceofsouthcoast.org
Tel 858-230-8935

The Elizabeth Hospice
www.elizabethhospice.org
Tel 760-737-2050

Helping Hearts LLC
Darbie Lastra
Medi-Cal claims services
helpinghearts.ca@gmail.com
www.heartsca.com
Tel 760-216-9387
San Diego

Medi-Cal Advisor Group
Jennifer Marcks, M.A.
jennifer@m-vag.com
www.medi-caladvisorgroup.com
Tel 619-564-7571

Medi-Cal Consulting Services
Lisa Ramsey
lisa@medihelper.com
www.medihelper.com
Tel 877-medihelp 633-4435

MedicareQuick
Katherine Kline, ChFC, CRPS
kathe@medicarequick.com
www.MedicareQuick.com/san-diego-medicare-insurance/
Tel 866-445-6683
San Marcos

Bob Waite - Aflac Agent and Medicare Specialist
r_waite@us.aflac.com
www.aflac.com/r_waite
Tel 760.330.1992

Veterans Benefits Aid Counsel
VA benefits representation and services for senior vets and their families.
Carroll Dale
carrolldale@veteransbenefitsaidcounsel.com
www.veteransbenefitsaidcounsel.com
www.facebook.com/veteransbenefitsaidcounsel/
Tel 931-739-3053 Toll Free 888-388-1404

Angela McGlasson
angela@littornolaw.com
www.littornolaw.com
Tel 760-525-3140

Robert Skaggs
Not part of Dept. of Veterans Affairs
San Diego and Riverside Counties
raskaggs@msn.com
CA Insurance Lic #0B50375 Tel 877-600-0505

A&D Cares - Fiduciary Services
Angela and Don Langston
arlene@andcares.com
http://andcares.com
Tel 619-851-4711

Patricia L. Andel
patricia@AndelLaw.com
www.AndelLaw.com
Tel 760-631-6360

Barbara Fischer
Law Firm, Estate Planning, Trusts
info@frlawfirm.com
www.frlawfirm.com
Tel 760-471-1100
San Marcos

Dana Green
dana@danagreenlaw.com
www.danagreenlaw.com
Tel 760-814-0158
Carlsbad

Anna C. Howard, Esq. achowardlaw@gmail.com
www.achowardlaw.com
Tel 858-800-2532
Carlsbad

Jan Matthews, CLPF, NCG, DMM
jan.sdcoastalfiduciary@gmail.com>
www.coastaldmm.com
S D Coastal Fiduciary Services
Tel 619-446-7543

Colleen C. O'Harra
coharra@cox.net
Tel 760-806-4651

San Diego Elder Law Center
Bonita CA
www.SanDiegoElderLaw.com
Tel 619-235-4357

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
La Jolla CA
Craig Schniepp
Tel 858-459-0501 Cell 858-775-3767
craig@sandiegohomesbycraig.com
http://craigschniepp.bhhscalifornia.com/
BRE# 01732867

Blair Clark Real Estate
Brenda Clark
760-445-2490
brenda@blairclarkrealestate.com
www.MrShadowridge.com
BRE# 00430931

Coldwell Banker
Matt Swisshelm
760-450-8879
matthew.swisshelm@camoves.com
www.MattSwisshelm.com
BRE# 02029598

Coldwell Banker
Rita Harper
Certified SRES - Seniors Resource Specialist
760-732-3213
rita@ritaharper.com
www.RitaHarper.com
BRE# 00775287

Keller Williams Realty
Melinda Kruse DiPerna
Coastal Real Estate Specialist®
Melinda Kruse DiPerna - CA Bre Lic #01809497
Tel.858-848-7555 Voice and Text
melinda@carealestatelady.com
SoCalCoastalRealEstate.com
www.SanDiegoRealEstatePro.com

Senior Move Masters
Carlsbad CA
Linda Diller, President
Tel 760-942-4525
info@seniormovemasters.com
http://www.SeniorMoveMasters.com/

Silver Linings Transitions
Jami A. Shapiro
Tel 858-522-9518
Cell 904-477-7084
jamishapiro70@gmail.com
CA BRE #01954825
http://www.silverliningstransitions.com/

Help-U-Move
Oceanside CA
Gary Haase, Pres.
shaase8962@att.net
Tel 760-721-4357

Robyn Carlson
rcpc@cox.net
www.carlsonmobilenotary.com
Tel 760-805-6064